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DU08 ZNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 181,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 177,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 177,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 164,715 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 164,683 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic under engine & body tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 May 2017 95,619 miles

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 May 2016 87,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,557 miles

nearside front tyre @ 2mm outer shoulder fading

Fail 5 May 2015 76,546 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre @ 2mm outer shoulder fading

Fail 21 May 2014 65,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

front registration plate slightly insecure

rear registration plate slightly insecure and delaminating

Pass 21 May 2014 65,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

front registration plate slightly insecure

rear registration plate slightly insecure and delaminating

Pass 14 May 2013 56,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 48,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,327 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DU08 ZNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 ZNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 ZNX registered?

DU08 ZNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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